family besides my Uncle Pete and he is even more loaded than I am. With all we have been though together don’t you think we deserve a good life?”
The second floor had the same open floor plan as Ham’s floor but with floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors giving you a clear view of the ocean. There was also easy access to the balcony and stairway down to the beach. The entertainment system in the living room was top of the line with all the video games and systems you could want. A pool table sat on one corner over by the bar, and a huge dining table took up the other side. Where there were bedrooms on Ham’s floor the only room on this floor was the bathroom, everything else was open.
“Yep, Ham said with a huge grin, “I will definitely be spending my time on this floor brother. To answer your question, yes we do deserve a good life.”
“Crap, look at the time! Ham we got to go or I’ll be late. Glad you like the place, now let’s go,” he said as they made their way down to the Jeep.”
Five minutes later they were at Teufel Hundens Bar and Grill. Jake grabbed his paperwork and went to see his sexy new boss. He told Ham to take a seat at the Bar, and he would see him in a minute.”
Walking through the kitchen Jake acknowledged Big Al, with a salute as he lifted the paperwork in his hand to let him know he was going to see Blondie. He rounded the corner and paused at her office door giving a light rap on the door jam.
Jake smiled when Blondie looked up with a forkful of cheesecake going into her mouth. “I got that paper work for you Ms. Blondie, I signed it all and I’m ready to work.”
Blondie shook her head as she held one finger up letting him know that she needed a minute. What was she thinking hiring this cocky marine? And now he just caught her stuffing her face. At least she knew working with Jake would never be boring.
Wiping her mouth with a napkin and pushing her plate aside, Blondie said , “Ok Jake, here’s your clock card. She handed the slip of paper to Jake, and their fingers touched as he reached for it. A shiver of excitement passed through her, “Go clock in, I’ll be behind the bar in a few minutes.”
“ Yes, Ma’am” he responded as he turned and walked out of her office. Blondie couldn’t help but notice how good Jake’s ass looked in his jeans. She took a minute to gather her wits she then stood up and walked out of her office, Bars didn’t tend themselves after all.
Chapter 3
“Hey Handsome, you must be the Marine, Al was telling me about. Your name is Jake right?” The lone bartender said as Jake walked behind the bar.
“ Yes, Ma’am, that would be me. You have me at quite the disadvantage because I don’t know your name,” Jake said with a smile.
“ I’m Jane, I work the day shift, but if you stay around I might switch with Nikki so I can spend some extra time with you. You are one sexy Marine, boy and I could teach you some things,” Jane said with a wink, and patted him on his ass as she walked by. “Though in all honesty I have my eye at the light haired one at the end of the bar, he one of your buddies?
Jake looked towards the end of the bar, and there sat Ham looking over the menu. He laughed. “Well Lady Jane, that would be Ham and I guess I would have to claim him. He’s more of a brother than a buddy. He will be staying for dinner then heading back to my place. Although you never know with him, you might be able to teach him something.”
“Oh … Lady Jane… I like that name, nobody ever accused me of being a lady, but no worries Jake, your Ham is safe. A girl my age can always wish right?”
Jake laughed at her light hearted comment.
“Ok now,” she continued. “Let me show you how to work the register before Mary-Alice shows up and we are gabbing and not working. It is all computerized and easy to use, so I don’t think you will have a problem catching on. By the way, welcome to the family Jake. See,” Jane said as she